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Ga State Patrol switching from .45 GAP to 9mm so will be issuing 17's and 43's to all Troopers. I'm still trying to find a Trooper that purchased his GAP, shot up all his remaining ammo and realizes how expensive it is and wants to unload one really cheap  Mike
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If I was spending 900.00 I would not be buying a 43 or any other Glock,and I like Glocks. Me neither. I might be interested in another year or so when the price is below retail rather than double it. In the meantime a G19 covers the bases nicely.
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XDS 9mm runs rings around the Glock How on gods green earth do you know this? Dink
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I have 4 on my desk in the office right now. I'm not putting them on the floor until next weekend. We have an event scheduled and I want a few in stock.
There is no doubt in my mind that had they been on the floor, they would have been scooped up already for resale potential. How about some pictures of the 43 with the other players in that niche, like the Shield, Ruger LCP, etc. for size comparisons?
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I have 4 on my desk in the office right now. I'm not putting them on the floor until next weekend. We have an event scheduled and I want a few in stock.
There is no doubt in my mind that had they been on the floor, they would have been scooped up already for resale potential. How about some pictures of the 43 with the other players in that niche, like the Shield, Ruger LCP, etc. for size comparisons? I'd like to see some too. I'm guessing it's in the Shield/Kahr/XDS size range, but a photo clears things up quickly.
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Handled a 43 today and compared it to my 42. The 43 is just a wee bit larger and feels good in the hand. This dealer had 11 of them and they were all Blueline/LEO pistols. I'd say there is gonna be a flood of 42s come up for sale here shortly.....
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Handled a 43 today and compared it to my 42. The 43 is just a wee bit larger and feels good in the hand. This dealer had 11 of them and they were all Blueline/LEO pistols. I'd say there is gonna be a flood of 42s come up for sale here shortly..... And S&W Shields, Sig 238's, XDM's, and Ruger LC9's...
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my dealer had two of them they sold in minutes for the normal price. I will wait a half year before I buy one to make sure its going to work OK. I doubt I will sell my 42.
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Handled a 43 today and compared it to my 42. The 43 is just a wee bit larger and feels good in the hand. This dealer had 11 of them and they were all Blueline/LEO pistols. I'd say there is gonna be a flood of 42s come up for sale here shortly..... And S&W Shields, Sig 238's, XDM's, and Ruger LC9's... Why? The 42 is a great carry gun...... .380 in modern projectiles is a good round. If it makes that much difference then jump to 40 or 45, don't stop at 9mm
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Two reasons actually. First, the .380 is much better with today's ammo, but it's still a very small cartridge, and not in the same league as the larger three you referenced. Secondly, 9mm ammo (practice or carry) is much easier to locate.
In a skinny sub-compact, I think the 9mm is the balancing point for power, control, capacity and gun longevity. Just my .02c.
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I have 4 on my desk in the office right now. I'm not putting them on the floor until next weekend. We have an event scheduled and I want a few in stock.
There is no doubt in my mind that had they been on the floor, they would have been scooped up already for resale potential. How about some pictures of the 43 with the other players in that niche, like the Shield, Ruger LCP, etc. for size comparisons? pics coming shortly....
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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42 43 Shield LC9s Kahr CW9 ![[Linked Image]](http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l639/shortactionsmoker/AF83813E-0124-40AD-A5F4-B42D7812171E.jpg)
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Dremel is coming out and that trigger guard horn on the 42 is going away.
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SAS..you all must have been covered up today. Tried calling about 5 times and the phone was busy every time.....business must be booming.
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Two reasons actually. First, the .380 is much better with today's ammo, but it's still a very small cartridge, and not in the same league as the larger three you referenced. Secondly, 9mm ammo (practice or carry) is much easier to locate.
In a skinny sub-compact, I think the 9mm is the balancing point for power, control, capacity and gun longevity. Just my .02c. I love my G42, but will pick up a G43 as soon as possible due to the cost/availability of 9mm ammo vs .380. The G42 won't be going anywhere.
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Is the Ruger pretty much the same size as the Glock?
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I got the only one my dealer got in this week. I thought i paid alot!Cost me $500
Will say this though, I'm not disappointed, I actually like it better than I thought I would. Sweet shooter with very little recoil.
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